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Aprilia analysis of Vinales Portugal MotoGP gearbox issue revealed “human problem”
Spanish rider Maverick Vinales secured his first win for Aprilia at the last sprint race in Portugal, but a gearbox issue in second place caused him to crash on the final lap. Vinales stated that Aprilia’s analysis revealed a human error as the cause of the issue, emphasizing the importance of improving without technical problems. Despite the setback, he remains confident in the bike’s reliability and performance potential. Ahead of the Americas Grand Prix, Vinales expressed his determination to maintain the team’s momentum and believes the Circuit of the Americas suits his riding style similar to Portimao. He is motivated to continue pushing for success and expects to be competitive at every track on the MotoGP calendar.